Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,
Last week was our first full week of the school year. Classes are in full swing, and students are completing their fall NWEA assessments. In addition, many of our clubs are starting up. To keep up to date, be sure to check our daily announcements that are posted on our school website, under the “Resources” tab. The Morning Meeting Notices spreadsheet is constantly updated and available for reference.
This week we had outstanding attendance at our Fall Open House, with many families stopping by to meet our dedicated staff. The building was filled with excitement and positivity. We also had a great turnout at our PTSA meeting on Wednesday night. We are so grateful for our PTSA. Please consider becoming a member and take part in supporting our school. Working together we can do amazing things.
This upcoming week is another busy one!
Picture Day-9/16
Picture day is Monday, September 16. Preorder information has been distributed. Students, bring your best smiles!
Adventurelore-9/17 & 9/18
Grade 7: Tuesday, September 17
Grade 8: Wednesday, September 18
Each team will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of team building activities for a portion of the day. These are outdoor activities so students should dress accordingly.
Invitation to Pinkerton Fall Open House-9/18 (for current 8th grade students)
Wednesday, September 18th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Use this link to register or visit the Admissions page on the Pinkerton Academy website.
“Immerse yourself in a classroom setting to experience our engaging and dynamic learning environment firsthand. Join a student-led tour to explore our campus, meet current students, and get a sense of our vibrant community. Discover the unique opportunities available at our school, from specialized programs to extracurricular activities, and see how our dedicated faculty and supportive environment can help you achieve your academic and personal goals.”
Fall Dance-9/20
The PTSA is sponsoring our first dance of the school year on Friday, September 20, 6:00-7:30 pm, in the GHHMS gym.
Tickets:
Tickets will be sold for $5 each, during all lunches on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Due to the space of the gym and the capacity to accommodate a dance, tickets will be limited to 250 students. To be fair to all students, tickets will be divided equally among all lunches. There will also be a “wait list” in case there are tickets available after the last lunch on Friday. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Additional Information:
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Once students are at the dance, they must stay until the end. If a student needs to leave early, a parent/guardian must speak directly with a GHH staff member at the dance.
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Snacks and water will be available for students to purchase. Items are $1 each.
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At the end of the dance, students are dismissed through the gym doors. Students should remain on the sidewalk until they connect with their ride. It is unsafe for students to walk around the parking lot and search for their family’s car.
Upcoming Dates
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September 16: Picture Day
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September 17 & 18: Adventurelore
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September 18: Pinkerton Fall Open House, 5:30-7:30 (for current 8th grade students)
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September 20: PTSA Fall Dance, 6:00-7:30
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September 24: School Board meeting, 6:30, Derry Municipal Building
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September 25: Early Release Day (11:45 dismissal)